In my opinion, it could work, but only if the situation is handled carefully. I think most would agree that Reigns is the weakest on the mic of the three members of the Shield. They have given him more lines in recent weeks to try to prepare him, but overall, he still seems hesitant and uncertain at times. In addition, although his moveset is highly effective, it is still rather limited and his inexperience shows at times.
The plan going forward seems to be that Ambrose and Rollins will turn heel and leave Reigns as a babyface solo competitor. I think his push would actually work better if they kept the Shield in tact. They have been extremely popular since turning face a few weeks back, and the fans seem to be enjoying them more with each passing week.
[caption id="attachment_93540" align="alignright" width="363"] Would Reigns perform better as a solo act, or does he need the Hounds of Justice at his side?[/caption]
One of the best ways they could push Reigns, in my opinion, is to continue the Shield/Evolution program for at least one more pay-per-view following Extreme Rules, and then perhaps either have the individual members compete (Rollins vs. Orton and Ambrose vs. Batista, perhaps), or have Rollins and Ambrose pursue other matters while still continuing the rivalry between Reigns and Triple H.
This could allow for the other members of the Shield to help absorb some of the screen time for Reigns, while still keeping the extremely popular group together. After fighting Triple H and likely going over, the next step is obviously a run at the WWE Championship. Assuming Ambrose continues to hold the US Title and Reigns goes after the WWE Championship, they could also have Rollins compete for the Intercontinental Championship. Not only would this scenario build up the Shield in a similar manner to Evolution a decade prior, it would also prepare each superstar for a solo career after the stable’s eventual breakup.
How do you feel about Roman Reigns going solo? Is he ready for a push and chance to compete for the WWE Championship or does he need more experience? Also, would he fare better as a solo babyface or with the Shield at his side? Let me know what you think in the comments.
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With the rich indy wrestling history of both Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, it is no surprise that they were expected to carry most of the load during the early days of the stable. After all, Roman Reigns was a former football player and started wrestling in 2010, whereas both Ambrose and Rollins had been wrestling since the early 2000’s.
Reigns does have a rich family history though, as he is a member of the famous Anoa’i family that includes past superstars such as Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The Rock, so it is not like he was a complete stranger to the world of wrestling.
[caption id="attachment_103557" align="alignright" width="340"] After his dominating performance at last year's Survivor Series, it seemed obvious that there were big plans for Roman Reigns.[/caption]
A little over a year ago, it appeared that Dean Ambrose was the member being groomed for a breakout solo career. He was considered the de facto of the group and is the only member of the group to win a solo title while Rollins and Reigns shared the Tag Team Championships.
Something changed last fall, however, and it appeared that Reigns was the one gaining momentum in the Shield after Ambrose seemed enter a lull. Coincidentally enough, it was as soon as Rollins and Reigns lost their championships that his push began. The first hint that he was going to be a breakout star was at last year’s Survivor Series, where he was the sole survivor and dominated the competition, eliminating four opponents during the contest.
Reigns later eliminated the most competitors in Royal Rumble history during the 2014 contest and he has not looked back since. With the Shield now entering into a program with the newly reformed Evolution, there are reports that the ultimate goal of the feud is to set up a matchup between Triple H and Roman Reigns at this year’s SummerSlam. The reports make one wonder: is Roman Reigns ready for a massive solo push?
In my opinion, it could work, but only if the situation is handled carefully. I think most would agree that Reigns is the weakest on the mic of the three members of the Shield. They have given him more lines in recent weeks to try to prepare him, but overall, he still seems hesitant and uncertain at times. In addition, although his moveset is highly effective, it is still rather limited and his inexperience shows at times.
The plan going forward seems to be that Ambrose and Rollins will turn heel and leave Reigns as a babyface solo competitor. I think his push would actually work better if they kept the Shield in tact. They have been extremely popular since turning face a few weeks back, and the fans seem to be enjoying them more with each passing week.
[caption id="attachment_93540" align="alignright" width="363"] Would Reigns perform better as a solo act, or does he need the Hounds of Justice at his side?[/caption]
One of the best ways they could push Reigns, in my opinion, is to continue the Shield/Evolution program for at least one more pay-per-view following Extreme Rules, and then perhaps either have the individual members compete (Rollins vs. Orton and Ambrose vs. Batista, perhaps), or have Rollins and Ambrose pursue other matters while still continuing the rivalry between Reigns and Triple H.
This could allow for the other members of the Shield to help absorb some of the screen time for Reigns, while still keeping the extremely popular group together. After fighting Triple H and likely going over, the next step is obviously a run at the WWE Championship. Assuming Ambrose continues to hold the US Title and Reigns goes after the WWE Championship, they could also have Rollins compete for the Intercontinental Championship. Not only would this scenario build up the Shield in a similar manner to Evolution a decade prior, it would also prepare each superstar for a solo career after the stable’s eventual breakup.
How do you feel about Roman Reigns going solo? Is he ready for a push and chance to compete for the WWE Championship or does he need more experience? Also, would he fare better as a solo babyface or with the Shield at his side? Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Roman Reigns: Ready for Prime Time?

When the Shield debuted over a year ago, Roman Reigns was like the shadowy muscle of the group. He was the least featured member of the trio. He was given few lines during their promos. Yet he was always there to deliver a devastating spear or triple powerbomb when needed.

With the rich indy wrestling history of both Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, it is no surprise that they were expected to carry most of the load during the early days of the stable. After all, Roman Reigns was a former football player and started wrestling in 2010, whereas both Ambrose and Rollins had been wrestling since the early 2000’s.

Reigns does have a rich family history though, as he is a member of the famous Anoa’i family that includes past superstars such as Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The Rock, so it is not like he was a complete stranger to the world of wrestling.

After his dominating performance at last year’s Survivor Series, it seemed obvious that there were big plans for Roman Reigns.

A little over a year ago, it appeared that Dean Ambrose was the member being groomed for a breakout solo career. He was considered the de facto of the group and is the only member of the group to win a solo title while Rollins and Reigns shared the Tag Team Championships.

Something changed last fall, however, and it appeared that Reigns was the one gaining momentum in the Shield after Ambrose seemed enter a lull. Coincidentally enough, it was as soon as Rollins and Reigns lost their championships that his push began. The first hint that he was going to be a breakout star was at last year’s Survivor Series, where he was the sole survivor and dominated the competition, eliminating four opponents during the contest.

Reigns later eliminated the most competitors in Royal Rumble history during the 2014 contest and he has not looked back since. With the Shield now entering into a program with the newly reformed Evolution, there are reports that the ultimate goal of the feud is to set up a matchup between Triple H and Roman Reigns at this year’s SummerSlam. The reports make one wonder: is Roman Reigns ready for a massive solo push?